In a landmark moment for Pakistan’s tech community, Securiti AI, a company founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Rehan Jalil, has been acquired by global data-resilience giant Veeam in a deal valued at around $1.7 billion.
The acquisition marks one of the largest-ever exits for a Pakistani founder, highlighting the country’s growing presence on the global technology stage.
Securiti AI, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in data protection, privacy, and AI governance. Its flagship platform, the Data Command Center, helps organizations discover, protect, and manage sensitive data across cloud environments and SaaS applications.
With the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, companies encounter new challenges around data security and compliance — and Securiti’s solutions directly address these needs.
Through this acquisition, Veeam is intended to integrate Securiti’s advanced data intelligence and governance tools into its own suite of backup and recovery products.
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The goal is to create a comprehensive ecosystem that not only safeguards data but also ensures its ethical and compliant use in AI-driven systems. The partnership comes at a time when businesses worldwide are seeking “trustworthy AI” solutions that protect both data and users.
Under the terms of the deal, Rehan Jalil will join Veeam as President of Security and AI, bringing his expertise in cloud data protection and enterprise software to the company’s global operations.
The transaction is a mix of cash and stock, is expected to close later this year following regulatory approvals.
For Pakistan, this milestone is depicting far more than a financial achievement. It is a symbol of global recognition for Pakistani innovation and entrepreneurship, showing that local talent can compete — and succeed — at the highest levels of the international tech industry.
Rehan Jalil, known for his previous ventures in cybersecurity, founded Securiti with a vision to enable the safe and responsible use of data in the AI era. His success story serves as inspiration for countless young Pakistani technologists aspiring to make their mark worldwide.
Veeam has announced plans to continue offering Securiti’s existing products while integrating its AI-trust and governance features into new releases and it is helping businesses around the world adopt AI securely, confidently, and responsibly.